The second major Swing Mob album, it was chiefly produced by Timbaland and released October 8, 1996, on 550 Music.

Ginuwine... the Bachelor featured the singles "Pony", "When Doves Cry" and "Holler".

"[4] In his retrospective review for AllMusic, editor Rob Theakston noted that with Ginuwine... the Bachelor Ginuwine "upped the sexual reference ante for many up-and-coming male singers such as Dru Hill, Blackstreet, and such established producers as R. Kelly.

Combining the influences of funk, quiet storm, soul, and even a bit of electro, Ginuwine effortlessly displays not only a powerful voice, but sharp songwriting and production skills.

Ginuwine... the Bachelor was a promising debut and only a slight notion of great things to come.